Lunch for Ironman Triathletes

LUNCH BOX LIST

To make your out to lunch sandwich box interesting and healthy see below some useful tips. These are broken down into WHY and WHAT. Why is the reason it is recommended for you and your training and what is the suggested food. Nutrition for Ironman Triathlon athletes is more than just the bars or gels consumed in a race, it is what you put into your body throughout your training.

Too busy in the morning prepare something the night before and keep it fresh in the fridge.

TREAT FOR A FEATWhy= reward for achievement or success.Dried fruit, fresh grapes or small bar of chocolate. Little and often. What = Life is too short! Enough said. Once in a while treat. Friday end of week treat for being good all week.

GOOD FATSWhy= for the brain, nervous system and healthy skin.what=Avocados, nuts, sardines and seeds.